Original Backpackers Hostel

160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, Kings Cross, Sydney, Australia - Show on map

Original Backpackers Hostel Sydney also features Wi-Fi in public areas to ensure guests' convenience.

Location

The 106m-long sandstone Gothic Revival–style St Mary's Cathedral is located just 1.2 km from this hostel and the listed 16.2 - hectare Hyde Urban Park is a 17-minute walk away. The hostel is situated in the very heart of Sydney and just moments from the El Alamein Memorial Fountain. Original Backpackers hostel boasts location merely a 5-minute walk from Kings Cross.

Rooms

Some rooms include a balcony and a terrace, and self-catering options such as tea and coffee-making facilities.

Food & Drinks

Every day a free continental breakfast is served. China Doll treats guests with Chinese dishes and is within a 500-metre distance of Original Backpackers hostel. Communal kitchens is fitted with a fridge and a kettle. Offering multiple transportation choices in the area, this Sydney property is 15 minutes' drive from Kingsford Smith airport and in proximity to St James train station. A shared lounge area features free WiFi and cable television.

Why choose Original Backpackers Hostel Sydney

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Main amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • No Smoking

  • Child-friendly

  • No pets allowed

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • No Smoking
  • Child-friendly
  • No pets allowed
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Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking options

  • Parking

Property services

  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

In the kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Business facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying

For kids

  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Recreation

  • Entertainment
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room

In the rooms

  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Devices

  • Flat-screen TV

Design

  • Curtains

General facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Important information

Check-in:
from 14:00 until 23:30
Check-out:
from 08:00 until 10:00
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cots provided in a room.

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From USD 36 per night
Check-in 21 Apr 2026
Check-out 22 Apr 2026
Guests 2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0

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    160-162 Victoria Street, Potts Point, Sydney, Australia

    Important information
    Original Backpackers
    Check-in:
    from 14:00 until 23:30
    Check-out:
    from 08:00 until 10:00
    • Children and extra beds
    • There are no cots provided in a room.